Autometrics tie down question
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Autometrics tie down question
I just received the set of tie downs from Autometrics and am about to install them but have a question.
I noticed that with my pss9's the suspension travel will cause the control arm to rest on the rear tie downs when the car is on jack stands (or if the suspension is completely unloaded for other reasons!)
The instructions do mention this and clearly state it is not a problem but it looks like it will rest on the plastic guard which is on my control arm. Before I install wonder if anyone with similar setup has seen any damage to that part or other problems?
Thanks
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I noticed that with my pss9's the suspension travel will cause the control arm to rest on the rear tie downs when the car is on jack stands (or if the suspension is completely unloaded for other reasons!)
The instructions do mention this and clearly state it is not a problem but it looks like it will rest on the plastic guard which is on my control arm. Before I install wonder if anyone with similar setup has seen any damage to that part or other problems?
Thanks
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Thanks for the replies. Just installed them today and when the car is in the air the rear lower toe control arms rest on the tie down. Probably not a problem.
Should I leave the plastic toe arm covers off so they dont get damaged?
Should I leave the plastic toe arm covers off so they dont get damaged?
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Mark,
I installed mine and have them slightly angled so the control arms don't rest on them when the car is up. I have PSS9s at the lowest allowable setting for them (just above RS Height).
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I installed mine and have them slightly angled so the control arms don't rest on them when the car is up. I have PSS9s at the lowest allowable setting for them (just above RS Height).
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Originally Posted by swftiii
Mark,
I installed mine and have them slightly angled so the control arms don't rest on them when the car is up. I have PSS9s at the lowest allowable setting for them (just above RS Height).
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I installed mine and have them slightly angled so the control arms don't rest on them when the car is up. I have PSS9s at the lowest allowable setting for them (just above RS Height).
-Skip
I would have taken a pic of my setup but she is still in the shop.
When on the lift my suspension travel is way further down and the control arm rests on the tie down. Without the tie down in place the arm would have traveled about another 3/4 - 1 inch further. I understand this may not be a problem but if the plastic cover is reinstalled on the arm will it be damaged by the weight?
Thanks
